First charges have been filed in the investigation into alleged Russian interference into the US presidential election, it has been reported in the US. According to CNN the charges, filed by special counsel Robert Mueller, were approved by a federal grand jury on Friday.

Details of the charges, which remain under seal, have not been disclosed. Mr Mueller’s spokesman also declined to comment on the reports. CNN reported that there had been a flurry of activity in the grand jury room, but no explanation was given.

Always, always remember that Mueller is a Republican who was appointed FBI boss by George W. Bush. This is not, and never has been, a partisan witch hunt.

_________________“As man advances in civilization, and small tribes are united into larger communities, the simplest reason would tell each individual that he ought to extend his social instincts and sympathies to all members of the same nation, though personally unknown to him. This point being once reached, there is only an artificial barrier to prevent his sympathies extending to the men of all nations and races.”

Let me know when you have some 'known facts' about Trump collusion with 'the Russians'...

We'll let you know who's been arrested.

_________________“As man advances in civilization, and small tribes are united into larger communities, the simplest reason would tell each individual that he ought to extend his social instincts and sympathies to all members of the same nation, though personally unknown to him. This point being once reached, there is only an artificial barrier to prevent his sympathies extending to the men of all nations and races.”

_________________“Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize,ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief."